Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 1 November 1992
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747-228F
Owner/operator: Cargolux
Registration Number: LX-DCV
Location: Luxembourg-Findel Airport (LUX) –
ÿ Luxembourg
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a significant impact during touchdown, resulting in the loss of one engine. The impact caused the pylon to be pushed upwards into the wing, creating a structural damage.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a significant impact during touchdown, resulting in the loss of one engine. The impact caused the pylon to be pushed upwards into the wing, creating a structural damage.
Description
No. 4 engine torn away on touchdown. Pylon pushed up into wing when engine impacted the runway.
Primary Cause
Impact during touchdown.Impact during touchdown.Share on:
